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A Talk by Andrew Aydin at Tryon Fine Arts Center

Friday, June 5, 6-7pm. A Talk by Andrew Aydin – A People’s History of Hurricane Helene at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon. ♦ Hear New York Times number one bestselling graphic book author Andrew Aydin talks about his book “A People’s History of Hurricane Helene.” Copies of his soon to be released graphic anthology, “Islands in the Sky” will be available for purchase and will be available for a meet and greet book signing after the talk. Tickets are $15/adult and $10/students. The ticket price includes admission to the Tryon Comics & Art Expo on Saturday, June 6. Tickets available online...

“Tales of Tryon” at Holy Cross Parish Hall

Tryon History Museum presents “Hidden History of the Dark Corner” with author Drew Hines at Holy Cross Parish Hall on Thursday, September 26 at 5pm. Tales of Tryon presents: “Hidden History of the Dark Corner” with author Drew Hines. The Dark Corner, once a Cherokee homeland, later gained notoriety for its moonshine, murder and mayhem. Come hear Drew Hines explore the enduring spirit of this region throughout its tumultuous history. Doors open at 4pm for refreshments and lecture begins at 5pm....

A Conversation about Place in Fiction and Art at Upstairs Artspace

Enjoy “A Conversation about Place in Fiction and Art” with authors Mary Alice Monroe and Delia Owens on Sunday, August 18 at 3pm. A reception will follow.Tickets are $35 per person and are available at:https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/a-conversation-about-place-in-fiction-and-art-with-mary-alice-monroe-and-delia-owens Mary Alice Monroe is the author of 27 books, including her latest bestseller, “The Summer of Lost and Found.” Delia Owens is the co-author of three internationally bestselling nonfiction books about her life as a wildlife scientist in Africa including “Cry of the Kalahari” and “Where the Crawdads Sing.”...